Fore Please! Texas Golf History

Chair

Hon. Ken Wise

14th Court of Appeals

Presenter

Hon. Ken Wise

14th Court of Appeals

Golf in Texas

Ken Wise will present a brief overview of the earliest recorded golf in Texas, including the first golf courses and golf-related organizations. His presentation will include histories of early amateur and professional golf and the early courses around the state. He will also provide historical analysis and interpretation of what it is about golf that tends to attract Texans to its highest ranks.

Presenter

Jerome Austry

Ben Hogan Company

How the Hogan Company Found and Lost Their Edge

Ben Hogan is one of the best professional golfers to call Texas home, and is, without question, one of the greatest players of all time. He started manufacturing golf equipment in the 1950s. He held his company and its products to the highest standards, and it was considered the finest equipment in the game. Mr. Austry has a unique perspective on the history of not only the company but also its owner Mr. Hogan. In 2024, Mr. Austry published his book The Hogan Edge. That work is the history of his time at the company and his relationship with one of the greatest golfers in history. Mr. Austry’s presentation will provide a unique insight into Texas golf history from both a personal and professional perspective.

Presenter

Scotty Sayers

Austin Lions Club

Presentation details coming soon